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Onions come from the steppe region of Central Asia and Western, probably from the territory of Afghanistan today. Onions are one of the oldest crop plants, as documented about 5,000 years ago. Also, onion is recognized as a medicinal plant, spice and a vegetable.
Growing onions for summer and winter
After the method of cultivation, there is “summer onion” and “winter onions”. Summer Bulbs is sown early spring and harvested in August and September. It can be stored until March the following year. Leek Winter is more juicy and less quickly and is sown in August.
It only becomes an adult the following spring and can be harvested in June, but cannot be stored for a long period of time. If the onions are planted in the field it should be an open space , sunny, well-ventilated. Moreover, the onion does not support much plant leaves which release to much nitrogen in the soil, such as alfalfa. The field must be thoroughly cleaned of Alliums crops for at least four years. The longer this period, the better. Ages of sowing – onion is a crop resistant to cold. In other words, this vegetable can be sown in autumn (late November) before the frost, or in January-February when the land starts to defrost (in early March to late April). If they are sowed early , the better will be used the moisture in the soil .

Preparation and cultivation of the plots
Onions are sensitive to soil structure. Because seeds have direct contact with the substrate of intact soil, the plot should not be deeper than 3 cm. Smoothing is necessary if the soil is too loose.
Benefits
In the treatment of colds, the flu and bronchitis, the onion have remarkable effects. Frostbite, respiratory and rheumatic problems, hair loss and headaches can be treated effectively with fresh onion juice. It is recommended that onions are consumed mostly fresh, baked in the shell or in the form of soup, became famous in the traditional Parisian kitchen. Onions have strong antibacterial properties and therefore is an excellent remedy for treating respiratory infections. The of onions have in composition albumin, minimum amounts of fat, vitamins B, C and E . 100 g of onions are low in calories-about 22 kcal (it may be consumed and in the treatment of weight loss and detoxification) and 2 g dietary fiber, 260 mg potassium, 26 mg vitamin C, 39 mg calcium, 54 micrograms of acid Folic, carotene, phosphorus, iodine.
It is important to remember that onions contain some , substances with important role in reducing blood cholesterol levels and streamlining it. 100 g of onion may also contain 50 mg of vitamin C the daily recommended dose. In turn, vitamin C has a critical role in neutralizing free radicals and nitrosamines. Also, some active ingredients of onions helps to optimize irrigation of the brain with blood, helping to improve short memory.

The garden is located in Lisse, a town located midway between Amsterdam and The Hague, in an area where it grows on large areas tulip bulbs . Every year the garden layout changes, although virtually the same plants are used – one offered by providers in the area. But each time is different because schemes of arrangement have always sent a different message.

The people who come here every year at Keukenhof are not only gardeners .The garden has been for a long period of time a part of a tourist attraction. Lovers of flowers and decorators for gardens can see what specialists can do and learn to turn them to apply those seen in their gardens. There are inspirational mini-gardens specifically designed for this purpose. Visitors can attend workshops – discussions on specific issues related to culture obviously of the plants with bulbs , design, variety, markets and suppliers. Also frequently are organized temporary exhibitions of bouquets and various industry news.
The park opens at 8 am and closes at 19:30. If you decide to discover this land of flowers is good to know that “time of visitation” of Keukenhof’s is not 12, not 11 but only 2 months a year, from mid March until mid May, the remaining months being devoted for the planting of more than 9,000,000 bulbs that give life like tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other dozens of species of plants that will delight and fascinate the visitors. Visit the park takes about 6 hours , if walking is done by feet. If persons with walking disabilities plan to visit the garden there are available wheelchairs or special karts, depending on the preference. The park is studded with convenient bank that gives a sense of relaxation and serenity. There are other places to stop like bars, cafes, restaurants, where you can stop and enjoy those seen in thought until that time, accompanied by an inviting traditional Dutch coffee .
Keukenhof is divided into 6 pavilions Juliana Paviljoen, Oranje Nassau Paviljoen, Hoofdingand Paviljoen, Willem Alexander Paviljoen, Beatrix Wilhelmina Paviljoen and Paviljoen. Each of them has its own specific … tulips one other orchids, other daffodils, other porcelain, but anywhere incredible combinations of colors, shapes and perfumes are almost impossible to describe. On the alleys of the gardens of dozens of road signs are guiding you to the desired flag. Maps are very helpful and you can get them to the entrance and are included in the price for access. Of all the gardens of interest of the Netherlands, Keukenhof is detached in the first place and boasts over 700 000 visitors annually. One special flag is the “relaxation” where you can throw yourself on huge cushions, sitting face up and admire the thousands of tickets “the impression” that are hanging from the ceiling of the large room, which leave the testimony of impressed visitors. Greek messages are here, Brazilians, French, American or Japanese,
At one end of the garden there is a windmill, point of attraction, but also a landmark. As a landmark they are also used old and tall trees that are in the garden or clipped bushes and well arranged, full of colorful perfect flowers, . There are also many greenhouses and exhibition, some very busy cafes and terraces.
But the tulips are not the only flowers you can see in this garden, there are daffodils, hyacinths, which flourished in spring period . Greenhouses are filled with delicate orchids and azaleas and hydrangeas. There is also an exhibition of Japanese flower. All flowers are marked. Tulips are planted on large areas ,on the fields that form a kind of a ribbon. You can buy tulip bulbs and tulips bloom. Here you can find tips on the proper growth of these flowers. You can also buy real encyclopedias and books about gardening and of course about tulips.

A walk through such a garden is a real lesson in modern landscape that is in an interesting harmony of colors and different types of plants. Everywhere there are statues and ornamental pots. As is expected a ride in this space means relaxation, comfort and good mood.

Haifa and the gardens in the form of terraces of the Baha’i World Center is the most visited place after Jerusalem in Israel. Baha’i Gardens hide the tomb of the Bab and the Baha’i World Center Building is the administrative headquarters of the faith Baha

It is a truly spectacular garden considering climatic conditions offered by Israel. Beauty, grandeur, and especially special design inspired by religion. The Bahai Gardens are so spectacular and offer an imaginable view that’s why they deserve to be visited when you have the chance The panorama offered by Mount Caramel on the city and the port is wonderful. The temple and its gardens were specially built on this mountain, they are suspended and impressive. Gardens are revealed in all their splendor arranged in steps with many restaurants.

The temple itself is an architectural masterpiece, but it perfectly complements its gardens. The combination of Italian marble and gold roof, granite columns, all constructed in 1953 from the start became a tourist attraction of the city of Haifa. The temple is 40m high and 14,000 gold bricks, also has 9 fronts which represents the major 9 religions of the world. It is surrounded by several unique buildings .

The beautiful and impressive gardens, they were inspired by the Bahai faith and doctrine. They succeed and create a unique harmony with Mount Caramel. Gardens were opened to the public in 2001. There are 19 terraces, the highest garden including stone from ancient Persia .The steps make the links between the gardens and they are arranged in the shape of a cascade. Gardens are built into 9 concentric circles that look like waves the temple being in the centre . Gardens contain works of stone and metal, but also fountains, bushes and beautiful lawns . The main path is boarded on its entire length by colorful flower gardens. The entire assembly is a true nature reserve. The garden has been named the 8th wonder of the world. Those who visit the gardens they find here an oasis of peace and calm also day and night due to a romantic place with special lighting. Palm trees create some shade for the tired tourists . Green grass soothes you and chills you. Paths are made of yellow and red stones and are accompanied by monuments, water fountains and short courses. Irrigation systems are also in height to provide water to the oasis. Color schemes are used, sometime in contrast , but they still remain harmonious. The , palms, pines and other Mediterranean species of evergreen shrubs and flowering shrubs, pots of flowers and layers of colorful flowers give the visitor the impression of being in the Garden of Eden. They also have conifers, hedges, little plants , cacti, fruit trees and decorations.

Although it was classified as a formal garden, it is very complex and interesting to visit. The core and the straight paths are formal elements, while outside their space is like a wild garden, with so and informal elements. This is the cause for what the garden integrates so well into the landscape.

Culture is produced by early cucumber seedlings, either in pots or in the furrows (seedling cold). Sowing in pots or furrows are made in early March (2-3 Plant seeds or furrow).
Planting seedlings in the field at the beginning of May, at 1 m between rows and 0.5 m at a time.
Also in order to obtain early productions, cucumbers can be grown in greenhouses of tunnel type. Culture summer cucumbers is obtained by sowing them directly in the field, in late April or early May, at a distance of 1 m between rows and 0.6 m at a time. At each nest must be put about 200 grams of manure which have to be mixed well with the ground, then you put at each nest at a depth of 2-3 cm, 4-5 seeds. Sprinkle over a thin layer of 1-2 cm of manure.
You have to note that the land for cultivation of cucumbers should be digging in fall and fattened with manure, 3000-4000 kg to 1000 square meters. Variety: delicacy, Gherkins, , Levin, Lang, Ileana, , Marina. For fall production, which generally is designed to be pickled , seeding is done in furrows at the beginning of July, at a distance of 70/30 cm. The Gherkins variety is usually used for pickles.

How to take care of your cucumbers culture
Care consists in watering, disease control and pests. To obtain higher harvest and of hybrids and some varieties it is necessary that in phase 2-3 of real leaves , to pure a mix of solution in the amount of 250 mg per liter of water. This method enhances the fruit with 50-55%. If the lots of cucumbers are suffocated by weeds or other perennial weeds with rhizomes you will need to use herbicides.

Irrigation . Cucumber require water especially during flowering and formation of the fruit. It should be noted that the cucumber can be soaked from the morning until noon. If you wet the plants in the evening you risk the development of diseases which cause the loss of more than 50% of the crop. May be watered by furrows in the form of the rain. Depending on weather conditions they need watering during 6-10 weeks during vegetation . To keep water in the soil, the soil should be refined after wetting.

Fertilization. Under plowing is necessary to put manure yeast or manure. Mineral fertilizers should be placed in the spring . If fertilizer minerals have been introduced, it is needed some further fertilization.

Diseases and pests. Cucumber is very sensitive to water deficit. To keep the water in the soil you must refined the land as much time at depth of 2-3 cm. If it is possible, watering should be done 2-3 times depending on weather conditions too.

Harvesting ,depends on the type of crop and the level of care .Harvest collection have to be carried out every day or once in two days.
Benefits .Is an excellent base for salads, drinks and have a laxative effect .It dissolves uric acid and, have beneficial effects on the kidneys.

The garden with flowers is perhaps the most spectacular place around the house when spring comes. Besides spontaneous blooming of the varieties in this season it is good to keep in mind that flowers have to be planted early to help them to enter smoothly into the growing season.

For the explosion of color in your gardens to have maximum effect, here and some spring star flowers and their needs: daisies are perennials that prefer rich soil, well drained and sunny places. These flowers are propagated species. Petunia, the pansies and marigolds must be planted in sunny locations with soil rich in nutrients, and wet them moderated.

Roses can be planted in sunny locations, but also in areas that are in semi shade. Soils should be well fertilized. It is advisable to pay special attention during winter. The stem should be covered with a glass jar or plastic and the spring is unearth. Dianthus prefer sandy soils and sunny. They belong to the category flowers that stand well outside in winter.

Narcissus don’t support the excess moisture and 3-4 years, the bulbs must be removed after blooming and replanted in winter. Tulips can live well in slightly shady places, but the soil must be well drained and fertile. It is important that the bulbs be dug up after wilting flowers and be placed in the dark until their relocation in the fall

Unlike other flowers of spring hyacinths are immediately “felt”, literally, the unmistakable scent that they spread. The process of conservation of hyacinths bulbs must be applied. Ii is indicated to leave bulbs in pots in which you bought them and soak moderate. When they will be in vegetation they will thrive again.

Encountered in almost every yard, Portulaca owes its success primarily culture conditions less demanding but also exotic beauty. It prefers sandy soil, even rocky, dry, all loaded with water and really sunny. Land where other plants would not survive is ideal for this flower. In the planting is enough to throw some seeds on the alleys, including stone slabs or around borders, to enjoy the summer of multicolored carpet of flowers of stone.

The second wonder of the ancient world had almost two hundred years less than the Pyramid of Cheops. Hanging Gardens of Babylon were composed of seven terraces of stone slabs and beams placed on the ceiling of a basement. Since the terraces were at 5 m above one to another they create the impression of huge stairs. Entrance to the garden gives the impression that you climb a hill, while parts of the structure seemed to leave one of the other. There were plenty of fruit and flowers, exotic animals, trees of all kinds which were a rare beauty.
Thus, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were an unique architectural plan and also has a unique irrigation system which consists of canals, small lakes, water games, deep wells. The 7 floors of the garden were linked by ornamental woven .
Gardens of ancient Babylon included some botanical wonders. The enormous garden was not a palace, but contained the first collection of plants in the world. The Creator, King Nebuchadnezzar, have told to his soldiers to remove carefully during the numerous campaign, all unknown plants that they found abroad and send them soon.
Caravans and ships brought to Babylon always new plants .They also exists some descriptions of these great gardens. It is said that the monarch had given to his wife these first botanical gardens, a Persian princess, for that, in the monotonous environment of Mesopotamia, to be able to entertain herself during prolonged absent of her husband. Queen name is unknown. We will probably never know why they were given the name “Hanging Gardens of Babylon”.
Semiramis, queen of Assyria, is well known by historians, but she lived long before and would rather have had the idea to achieve such a garden. Semiramis has remained not only in the history of art, but also that of mankind, because of her courage and bravery who surpassed them, it seems, those of her husband, Nebuchadnezzar. Semiramis, who tied her name for eternity of Hanging Gardens, was Queen of Assyria and Babylon.
Archaeological excavations have revealed the place where was situated the palace of Babylon, and a building next to it, with high vaults , thick walls and an irrigation system. A group of archaeologists say that this building, situated in the south of the palace, is in fact the hanging gardens.

Summer Garden in St. Petersburg was founded in 1704 by order of Tsar Peter the Great who also was personally involved in its plan. Strict geometrical principles are specific to the Dutch baroque style, paths are symmetrical, the trees have perfect shapes, the wells are important focal points. The plan originally belongs to Leblon. In the garden we find statues of marble brought from Europe and of course especially rare flowers and impressive fountains. It was originally created for the nobility of the court that organized here balls, outdoors parties . Also in the summer garden is located and the summer palace of Tsar Peter I, built by the great Italian architect Domenico Trezzini.

In 1777 the garden suffered major floods and many statues and fountains were destroyed. The garden was rebuilt after the initial plan. Today alleys are flanked by statues of 79 Italian sculptors Pietro Boratta, Bozzazza, Marino Gropelli, Alvise Tagliapietra, who lived in 17th and 18th centuries. The statues have mythological themes, representing gods and heroes of antiquity. The initial number of statues were 200 and in the 20 century 90 of the statues that survived were placed inside buildings and the alleys of the park were located with modern replicas.

In the garden there is a huge fence designed by architect Yury Felten in 1773-1786. The wrought iron separate the Palace Square park. Fence has 36 granite columns decorated with urns, vases and it is impressive by the harmony of proportions, elegance and simplicity In the garden was also built the “coffee house” designed by Carlo Rossi in 1826, and” tea house” built by Ludwig Charlemagne in 1827. Coffee house was built on a grottoes created by Andreas Schlüter and Georg-Johann Mattarnovi in 1820.

A very famous statue is the statue of Russian fabulist Krylov Ilya, built in 1855 by Pyotr Klodt. The statue is decorated with a bas-relief on the themes in the story writer. Another important statue is the nymph Flora, of white marble designed by an unknown artist in the 18th century. A special attraction is a fountain with scenes from Aesop’s fable, which is the oldest fountain in Russia. Initially a special mechanism was brought from England, which unfortunately was damaged during the floods of 1777.
Summer Garden in St. Petersburg has a dark history that in May 1866 Dmitry Karakozov tried to assassinate Czar Alexander the second, when he was walking on the footpath. To remind the lucky tsar was built a chapel. It was demolished by the Bolsheviks after the October Revolution. The garden appears in the poems of Alexander Pushkin, in the areas of Tchaikovsky, poems Block, etc.. If initially was not open to ordinary people, can now be visited by anyone. Garden has two main entrances and is open to the public between 10 o’clock and 9 pm.

The tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, originates from South America. The first tomato ripped about three thousand years ago under the hot sun of the Peruvian Andes. The first people who have grown this plant in their gardens were the Maya people, and this crop of tomatoes was also spread, reaching today that tomatoes to be known all over the world.The tomato is a herbaceous plant, annual, which grows in temperate climate zones of the world.
Tomatoes are one of the main crop of garden vegetables, both because of relatively easy cultivation and for its fruit, which is a very valuable food that contains meaningful amounts of nutritious substances. In one kilograms of tomatoes are found about 30-40 g sugar, 20-60 grams of vitamin A, vitamin C 20-60 g, 40-50 mg calcium, 20-30 mg of iron.
Tomatoes require more light, especially shelter and greenhouses. They need more food, so they must be planted in fertile soil, natural fertilizer gradually being gained.
Tomatoes grow more by seedling, although it can grow with good results and by direct seeding in the field. Sprout early crop occurs in warm seedbeds , when they are sowed in February. At 2-3 weeks after they come out , when showing the first true leaves, prick out the landing distance of 10/10 cm if you want to get a vigorously sprout and have enough space. Better results may be obtained from the nests or pots frequently fertilized . For summer crops, seeding in the seedbeds is made at the beginning of March. When the danger of late spring hoarfrost passed , from mid-April and by May, you can plant tomatoes in the garden.
How to care for your tomatoes
Tomatoes must be attached by stakes The work is done as the bushes are charged with fruit and become heavier. Binding is done with string, strips of cloth or other textile material, just below the leaves surrounding the stem so that to be enough place to grow fruit.
Breaking shoots raised in primary leaves, is made as soon as they appear, for good fruit development. You can leave the bush sprouts from those that occur near the first cluster of fruit, to increase production.
Watering .It is made at 6-7 days, depending on the degree of dryness of the land. Spring and early summer, tomatoes are wet in the morning, because the land gets warm during the day, and so the plants don’t suffer of cold during the night. During summer, the watering is made in the evening and at night when the soil is cooler. The watering must be done so it can reach the plant roots and not directly on the plant, and the water don’t have to be cold, but be left in the sun to warm up a bit. The land should be fertilize once at 10-15 days from planting seedlings, then at 2 weeks. For this purpose is appropriate to use natural fertilizers such as animal manure (manure bucket 1 thins with water buckets 5), 10-15 liters per 1 sq m, or compost, which is spread among plants and buried in the soil by cultivation.

Benefits of tomatoes
Studies conducted on thousands of consumer revealed the benefits of this plant on the human body, and the results are amazing. The vitamins which tomatoes contain ones are vitamin A (important for eye and endocrine processes), B complex (B1, B2, B5, B6 – protecting the nervous system, skeletal system, metabolism), vitamin C (necessary cardiovascular system, nervous system and endocrine), vitamin E (vitamin of youth and fertility) and vitamin K (important for the synthesis of certain figurative elements of blood). Then, tomatoes contain large amounts of potassium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium and selenium, and organic acids, the last one having an important role in the digestive system. Also, the tomato is the richest natural source of lycopene, a substance which gives the red color . Unfortunately the lycopene cannot be produced by the human body, so the only source is the diet.

Organic gardening often includes a number of ways to improve the quality of garden soil with natural organic substances. Among others, this type of gardening aims to build an ecosystem where plants are sufficiently resistant to pests and diseases. Even if the chemicals are widely used in gardening, interest in organic gardening is increasing. Why? There are several reasons.
First of all remaining pesticides on fruit and vegetables have sometimes seriously affected the health of consumers. In addition, many people consider organic gardening as a way to protect the environment. Some pests have become immune to chemical pesticides having been applied repeatedly, which led scientists to find new toxic substances that are dangerous. These powerful chemicals entered the groundwater and pollute our precious water sources.
Another advantage of organic gardening is that the waste storage pits will throw less trash. Remnants of food and garden waste is a big part of our garbage. Instead of being discarded, the organic remains can be collected and left to decay, resulting in compost, a natural fertilizer. It might not be so nice idea to get such a fertilizer, but for a plant it is a delight!
Finally, some believe that organic gardening is an opportunity to move, to enjoy the sunshine, working the land and watch seeds turn into little healthy plants.
Soil is very important because it provides to the environment what plants need to grow. Feed it with manure, humus, garbage, grass, dry leaves etc.. This organic mixture will function as a permanent revitalizing soil, and hence the plant. It is advisable to test your soil before you decide what kind of fertilizer will feed your soil. This step is good for plants: for example, nitrogen, nutrient beneficial for healthy leaf, can be harmful if it exists in soil in a big quantity . Some secondary plants in symbiosis with nitrogen fixing bacteria can feed the soil so that it is sufficiently healthy for plants. Other necessary plant nutrient, found in animal manure phosphorus and potassium are beneficial for root growth, the bulbs, ensuring the health of the entire plant. Also, the soil should be rich in calcium, magnesium, zinc.
To combat pests in the garden and some plants you can use certain plants . Plants were grown near plants that need protection to avoid pests. For example, nematodes, which attack the roots of many plants, causing them to dry, are very careful to stay away from marigolds . And cabbage butterflies don’t go near the cabbage and around if you grow rosemary, sage or thyme. A practical method for pest and diseases is crop rotation. Instead grown year after year the same type of plant in the same place, it would be good to do a rotation of plants that grown in the garden. In this way you stop the cycle of disease and pest infestation.
Organic gardening can be a difficult task that requires time and patience. To bring the soil in a healthy state turning to organic it is a process that take several months.

Although the  summer has passed, with all colors and the freshness it tells, you  can still  enjoy the beauty in your garden. The secret is to arrange the court so that you are surrounded by a harmony of colors. And fall of admiring! Orange, Red , brick, purple, silver – whether trying a harmony between them, whether you prefer the contrast, these autumnal colors dominate the landscape. Choose species of flowers or shrubs that bloom  and so  their splendor will remove the  gloomy feeling  and cool weather. Leaf rust color , a wealth of forms, a fascinating atmosphere, you have  never seen something like this before. For  your  delight, all they have to be  prepared in advance.

First, observe the  garden, especially the  areas in need of a spot of  color. The second step is to make a visit to the flower shops or parks to see the plants of interest in this period – shrubs whose leaves acquire intense autumn colors, perennials that bloom now, etc.. Some of the most popular fall flowers are Chrysanthemums, that  are find in  a variety of colors along with gladioli, rods , Begonia , the lion’s mouth, , Marigold, dahlia – all these plants bloom from June until late autumn. By the end of the  summer bulbs should be removed from the ground, clear the ground and kept till spring  in paper bags in a dry place. In the garden, continue to trim lawn, gathering seeds and flowers  and clean espalier fence or climbing plants which  have dried.

If you have a large garden in which trees predominate, then care must be taken that they be cut and prepared for winter. All you have to do is to buy a special scissors to cut and remove dry and useless branches. Although it is said  that it is appropriate to let the  dry leaves  on the ground, as is a good manure , this  it is not always beneficial. Many of the leaves may be carriers of disease and can affect plants from soil.

If you want to have evergreen plants in the garden at the appropriate time  plant them is early October. Do not miss the opportunity to plant some flowers that you can enjoy in the spring. These include: hyacinths, tulips, daffodils and crocus . You  can enjoy  more flowers that  you can plant  like pansies, wall flowers, bells, Turkish carnation. Before planting operation, wet the  soil a day or two before. Do not forget to wet bulbs after what you planted them, but not too much.

If you have sensitive decorative trees in the garden do not forget to cover them  with a protective  foil  to protect them from frost. Two layers of foil are sufficient, depending on tree size. If you have young trees planted in spring, put around their fragile  trunks  a fence of wire or other such products to protect them from the  animals. Take care to  cover the strain!
Your garden can take a brighter look  if you paint with lime the stems of the trees. The window boxes need to be  cleaned of dried plants and be kept  in a dry place protected from frost.